Speech Language Pathologist

Blue Stone Therapy is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® Since 2009, Blue Stone Therapy has partnered with skilled nursing and senior living communities across the Midwest to deliver individualized, high-quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. We are committed to strong clinical standards, consistent operations, and long-term partnerships that support meaningful patient outcomes. Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Cherokee, IA Blue Stone Therapy is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide therapy services to adult and geriatric patients at Cherokee Specialty Care in Cherokee, IA.

This role focuses on evaluating and treating adult and geriatric patients in a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation setting. The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for assessments, care plan development, and implementation of treatment programs addressing dysphagia, swallowing disorders, cognitive-communication deficits, voice disorders, and speech and language impairments.

What You’ll Do

Perform speech therapy evaluations and develop individualized plans of care Provide skilled speech language pathology services focused on functional and measurable outcomes Treat swallowing disorders, dysphagia, cognitive deficits, communication disorders, and voice impairments Participate in discharge planning and development of maintenance programs Supervise Speech Language Pathology Assistants where applicable and in accordance with licensure standards Maintain appropriate patient schedules per established guidelines Complete timely, accurate documentation to support quality care and reimbursement requirements Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and facility staff to support positive patient outcomes